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70 years since the Korean War, thousands still waiting to reunite with families

70 years since the Korean War, thousands still waiting to reunite with families

Advocate for separated families says the matter should be discussed "regardless of political situation"

70 years since the Korean War, thousands still waiting to reunite with families
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 25, 2020
Preparations underway for October mass games, North Korean media says

Preparations underway for October mass games, North Korean media says

Despite gearing up for the games, the DPRK will likely keep up its ban on foreign tourists, one tour company said

Preparations underway for October mass games, North Korean media says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 25, 2020
North Korea could reverse suspension of military action against South: official

North Korea could reverse suspension of military action against South: official

Kim Yong Chol condemns remarks by South Korean defense minister, calls for "mutual efforts" to reduce tensions

North Korea could reverse suspension of military action against South: official
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Oliver Hotham June 24, 2020
China’s reported oil exports to North Korea return to near-normal rates
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China’s reported oil exports to North Korea return to near-normal rates

Figures may signal a return to usual import levels following coronavirus-related dip in recent months

China’s reported oil exports to North Korea return to near-normal rates
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy June 24, 2020
North Korea purges anti-South propaganda from official websites as tensions ease

North Korea purges anti-South propaganda from official websites as tensions ease

Move follows Kim Jong Un's order to suspend military plans against South Korea

North Korea purges anti-South propaganda from official websites as tensions ease
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 24, 2020
North Korean receives four-week jail sentence in Singaporean luxury goods case

North Korean receives four-week jail sentence in Singaporean luxury goods case

Li Hyon charged with four counts of conspiracy to supply illicit goods to Pyongyang department store

North Korean receives four-week jail sentence in Singaporean luxury goods case
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy June 23, 2020
Kim Jong Un suspends plans for “military action” against South Korea: KCNA

Kim Jong Un suspends plans for “military action” against South Korea: KCNA

North Korea leader reported to have assessed "prevailing situation," moved to de-escalate rising tensions with Seoul

Kim Jong Un suspends plans for “military action” against South Korea: KCNA
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy June 23, 2020
Defector group likely failed to send leaflets into North Korea, South says

Defector group likely failed to send leaflets into North Korea, South says

FFNK also may have spread false information about the number of balloons they have used, and items they carried: MOU

Defector group likely failed to send leaflets into North Korea, South says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 23, 2020
North Korea, Nigeria agree to expand cooperation in public health

North Korea, Nigeria agree to expand cooperation in public health

Nigerian health minister says country has a "desire to learn" from the DPRK

North Korea, Nigeria agree to expand cooperation in public health
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis June 23, 2020
Sentenced to life five years ago, status of South Koreans in North Korea unclear

Sentenced to life five years ago, status of South Koreans in North Korea unclear

Choe Chun-gil and Kim Kuk-gi were charged with espionage, sentenced to hard labor on June 23, 2015

Sentenced to life five years ago, status of South Koreans in North Korea unclear